CEA Cultivation Methods

Controlled Environment Agriculture growers use a variety of cultivation methods to satisfy consumer desire for nutritious, sustainable produce.

Overview

CEA farmers continue to test the limits on how and where crops can be grown sustainably and profitably in controlled environments. At Oasis Grower Solutions, our climate-optimized, low carbon footprint substrates support precision hydroponic growers with options tailored to your specific crops and environmental demands.

Aeroponics

Aeroponic cultivation nourishes plant roots suspended in aeroponic chambers with fine, balanced nutrient mists that enhance nutrient uptake, support faster growth and improve yields. Clean, inert substrates designed for precision cultivators stabilize your aeroponic plants and optimize precision nutrient delivery.

Deep/Shallow Water Culture (DWC)

Common in CEA production of lettuces and leafy greens, hydroponic pool culture pairs rafted plants with oxygenated pools of balanced nutrient solution, whether deep or shallow. Engineered substrates that optimize root zone air-to-water ratios and support precision cultivation can help you increase quality, shorten crop cycles, and improve yields.

Nutrient Film Technique (NFT)

Widely used in CEA cultivation, NFT systems provide crop roots with a thin, constant stream of nutrient solution. Tilted, sloping growing channels ensure the recirculating solution stays flowing. Precision hydroponic substrates stabilize your crops, ensure optimal air-to-water ratios, and enhance nutrient delivery and uptake.

Plug, Block and Slab GrowSystem

Interlocking plug, block and slab substrates provide CEA farmers with a complete cultivation system to take crops from propagation and young plant production to maturity. Ideal for seamless transitions with CEA crops like tomatoes and hemp, precision GrowSystems shorten crop cycles and maximize productivity.